Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Lydden
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Lydden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
- Location days
Book a hog roast in Lydden
Film set catering in Lydden, carved to order
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it’s crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Lydden, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why choose film set catering in Lydden?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Hosts in Lydden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Music video days
Lydden is roughly 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
Also in Lydden
Lydden: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Sladden Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Lydden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September shoots near Lydden lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater shoots across Lydden and nearby, from gardens to fields. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Kearsney station is about 1.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lydden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lydden, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in CT15, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include Hope Inn (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Lydden
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lydden, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away